2020 Legislative Update
Join GPA for the 2020 Legislative Update to learn more about legislative issues affecting our industry during the GPA 2020 Fall Conference. Learn more and register.
First Thursday Virtual Series: Equity in the Commons
We are teaming up with the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a series of three โFirst Thursdayโ virtual webinars, beginning in October. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
Human Thermal Exposure in Cities – Novel Sensing and Modeling to Build Heat-Resilience
Dr. Ariane Middel, Arizona State University, is a recent NSF CAREER recipient and will discuss the approach and methodology for her research as proposed in the CAREER project. She will […]
UGA PAB Accreditation Board Survey Due
The planning program at the University of Georgia is preparing to be reviewed for accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The PAB values the input of the professional community […]
Georgia Walks Virtual Summit
The Georgia Walks Summit brings together transportation and public health professionals, elected officials and city managers, community advocates, and other engaged professionals to share best practices, make pedestrian safety a priority and build momentum for walkable communities
Planning for Interpersonal Relationships: Data, Analytics, and a Romantic Case Study
Urban planning philosophies support planning for altruism, social wellbeing and the public good--and more recently, for happy neighborhoods, support of mental health and cultivation of social capital. This work advocates […]
First Thursday Virtual Webinar: Healthy Cities
We are teaming up with the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a series of three โFirst Thursdayโ virtual webinars. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
First Friday Professional/Student Networking Event
Our First Friday networking event between practicing professionals and students is back! Only this time, you can build those connections from the comfort of your couch. While we would love […]
2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit
The 2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit will feature inspiring keynote speeches and engaging sessions designed to set into motion a shared vision for making Georgia a premier hiking, cycling and paddling destination.
2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit
The 2020 Georgia Trail Virtual Summit will feature inspiring keynote speeches and engaging sessions designed to set into motion a shared vision for making Georgia a premier hiking, cycling and paddling destination.
ARC Webinar Series – Accessible Engagement Tools
What can the disability community teach us about improving digital engagement? As local governments and planners seek to increase digital engagement, they can learn a lot from the disability community about generating accessible tools and inclusive engagement techniques. Join three disability rights organizations as they share more about their recent work.
Just Sustainabilites in Urban Policy, Planning and Practice
In his talk, Julian Agyeman, Tufts University, will outline the concept of just sustainabilities as a response to the โequity deficitโ of much sustainability thinking and practice. He will explore […]
Housing Assistance and Neighborhood Conditions: Lessons Learned from the U.S. and Canada
Prentiss Dantzler, Georgia State University, will discuss how housing costs are causing many people to wonder if they will be able to afford to stay in their homes. As a […]
First Thursday Virtual Webinar: Chattahoochee Riverlands
Join us for the final Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects series of โFirst Thursdayโ virtual webinars. There is a lot of crossover between planning and landscape architecture, so please consider attending one or more of these webinars to support this worthy cause!
SCaRP Alumni Networking Hour
We may be physically distant, but letโs reconnect with old friends! The Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning invites you to gather for a virtual alumni networking event […]
GPA Mentor Program Application Deadline – Extended
GPA facilitates an annual Mentor Program. This yearโs program will run from January to June 2021. Weโre going virtual with small group conversations in addition to our regular programs. GPA […]
GPA Spring 2021 Conference Session Proposals Due
The GPA Spring 2021 Conference session proposal window is open through January 15. We welcome proposals tackling a variety of topics facing our communities statewide.
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
This event is to bring together Georgia Power Company officials and city/county staff to discuss how jurisdictions can participate in and take advantage of financial savings through Georgia Power Company's energy efficiency offerings. This session will discuss multiple energy efficiency savings opportunities available to Georgia Power Company properties, many of whom are owned, leased and managed by our local governments.
#SMARTer Together Webinar Series
This series aims to challenge us beyond the immediate crisis and onto a newer state where we have another chance to build strong community-research partnerships for good. By focusing on complex, societal problems that communities all over GA and the rest of the world face, we aim to provide innovative research and create partnerships to empower all.
#SMARTer Together Webinar Series
This series aims to challenge us beyond the immediate crisis and onto a newer state where we have another chance to build strong community-research partnerships for good. By focusing on complex, societal problems that communities all over GA and the rest of the world face, we aim to provide innovative research and create partnerships to empower all.
Georgia Tech Short Course: Equity, Place, and Justice: Reckoning with the Past, Planning for the Future
Effective advocacy planning and equity planning requires a willingness to confront the complex relationships between equity, justice, and history in places.
Georgia Tech Short Course: Equity, Place, and Justice: Reckoning with the Past, Planning for the Future
Effective advocacy planning and equity planning requires a willingness to confront the complex relationships between equity, justice, and history in places.
Georgia Tech Short Course: Equity, Place, and Justice: Reckoning with the Past, Planning for the Future
Effective advocacy planning and equity planning requires a willingness to confront the complex relationships between equity, justice, and history in places.
Using Electric Vehicles to Drive Development
Cities, states, and vehicle manufacturers across the United States have publicly set goals for their electric vehicle futures. In this session, we will spotlight the City of Peachtree Corners' plans […]
#SMARTer Together Webinar Series
This series aims to challenge us beyond the immediate crisis and onto a newer state where we have another chance to build strong community-research partnerships for good. By focusing on complex, societal problems that communities all over GA and the rest of the world face, we aim to provide innovative research and create partnerships to empower all.
#SMARTer Together Webinar Series
This series aims to challenge us beyond the immediate crisis and onto a newer state where we have another chance to build strong community-research partnerships for good. By focusing on complex, societal problems that communities all over GA and the rest of the world face, we aim to provide innovative research and create partnerships to empower all.
World Town Planning Day at Georgia Tech
The Georgia Tech Student Planning Association, Black Lady Planners, and the School of City and Regional Planning are excited to host Darryl Haddock of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)ย for […]